NBA Playoffs Round 2, Warriors Vs. Pelicans Game 3 (May 4, 2018) Preview: Time Start, Channel, Series Schedule

The Golden State Warriors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday night, and here is what you need to know.

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The No. 6-seeded Pelicans lost the first two games of the second-round series in Oakland. New Orleans has struggled defensively, having allowed 122 points on average during road games.

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Stephen Curry returned for the second-seeded Warriors — who lead this series 2-0 — in Game 2 on Tuesday and put on an impressive performance. The two-time MVP finished with 28 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Curry also went 5-of-10 on three-pointers. It was his first game since March 23. Klay Thompson scored a game-high 27 points in Game 1.

For New Orleans, Anthony Davis has been one of their top players. The all-star power forward is averaging 23 points, 12.5 points and 2.5 blocks this series.

Friday’s game in New Orleans will begin at 8pm EST and air on ESPN.

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Golden State has beaten New Orleans in 16 of their last 17 matchups.

Here is the full series schedule:

• Game 4 in New Orleans: Sunday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
• Game 5 in Oakland: Tuesday, May 8, TBA, TNT (if necessary)
• Game 6 in New Orleans: Thursday, May 10, TBA, ESPN (if necessary)
• Game 7 in Oakland: Monday, May 14, TBA, TNT (if necessary)